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The Course in Positive Philosophy by Auguste Comte
  • 1. What term did Comte use to describe his philosophy?
A) Positivism
B) Rationalism
C) Empiricism
D) Idealism
  • 2. In Comte's hierarchy of sciences, which science is considered the most fundamental?
A) Biology
B) Mathematics
C) Physics
D) Sociology
  • 3. Comte proposed that society progresses through how many stages?
A) Two stages
B) Five stages
C) Three stages
D) Four stages
  • 4. What was Comte's view on the role of science in society?
A) Essential for progress
B) Not important
C) Indifferent
D) Dangerous
  • 5. The second stage in Comte's philosophy is known as what?
A) Philosophical stage
B) Metaphysical stage
C) Theological stage
D) Theoretical stage
  • 6. Comte is often credited with founding which field of study?
A) Psychology
B) Political Science
C) Sociology
D) Anthropology
  • 7. What is the first stage in Comte's law of three stages?
A) Metaphysical stage
B) Scientific stage
C) Positive stage
D) Theological stage
  • 8. Auguste Comte's 'Positive Philosophy' was published in which century?
A) 20th century
B) 17th century
C) 18th century
D) 19th century
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